as in relevance
the fact or state of being pertinent
we have to question the applicability of much of the information he has included in his report
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Relevance
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Recent Examples of applicability
Usmanov’s defense team had challenged the allegations about his ties to the companies and valuables and the applicability of EU law in the case.
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Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.
—Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Dec. 2025
Rather, our role is to determine its applicability, legality and constitutionality.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 21 Nov. 2025
Because these factors can limit the applicability of the findings, May suggests future clinical trials include broader populations.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Nov. 2025
Federal courts of appeals have divided over the question of scope of applicability.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2025
This high-temperature requirement has severely restricted the tech’s applicability, especially in compact or mobile systems.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applicability
Noun
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Baker immediately objected and said displaying the files and suggesting jurors would later receive them was improper unless their relevance to the defendants’ state of mind had first been established.—
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The Television Academy announced the creation of the Legacy Award, recognizing a television program that has made a profound and lasting impact on audiences and sustained its relevance to society, culture and the industry.—
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Schoen has a big task ahead of him finding a coach who can turn things around and restore relevancy for an organization more than a decade removed from its last Super Bowl win.—
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To generate relevancy and influence, social-media algorithms demand spectacle, conflict, and edginess.—
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“Applicability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applicability. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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